Diary Of Hanaan Essa by Umamah Moruledi

Diary of Hanaan Essa is a contemporary young adult novel that follows seventeen-year-old Hanaan Essa as she navigates the complexities of adolescence, shifting friendships, academic pressure, faith, and unexpected health challenges. Told through a blend of diary entries and reflective narration, this coming-of-age story explores identity, resilience, and self-discovery during life’s most uncertain seasons. Emotional, relatable, and heartfelt, it speaks directly to today’s youth.